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How to Climb a Cat Tree with Sophie | #WobblyWednesday

March 3, 2015 30 Comments

How to Climb a Cat Tree with Sophie | #WobblyWednesday

Step 1: Ignore the convenient ramp on the front. Instead, climb up the scratching post on the side.

Never mind the fact that Mom & Dad specifcally got a cat tree with a ramp so that I could easily get on it.

Photo: Sophie Climbs the Cat Tree

Step 2: Fake out Mom & Dad by making them think that I’m falling. Really though, I got this. 

Mom & Dad were standing right there, ready to catch me if I really needed them to. Which is NEVER!

Photo: Sophie Climbs the Cat Tree

Step 3: Once you’ve successfully scaled the cat tree, settle into the little house for a second to catch your breath. 

Climbing up a cat tree takes a lot of energy! Nap time!

Photo: Sophie Climbs the Cat Tree

Step 4: Just kidding — another fake out! Jump down 5 seconds later. 

Who needs a nap when there’s more things to climb! Back to work!

Photo: Sophie Climbs the Cat Tree

As most of you know, Sophie has cerebellar hypoplasia and can’t jump very well. Instead, she climbs.

She. Climbs. Everything.

She has figured out how to climb the cat tree from the side, ignoring the ramp as she said (the ramp is for sissies!). She has figured out how to climb the couch in every way imaginable – up the back of the couch, up the arm of the couch, up the front of the couch. And as soon as she reaches the top, she jumps right back down and does it all over again. And just when we think there couldn’t possibly be another way to climb the couch, she amazes us with some crazy new climbing move. I’ve tried to catch her on video many times, but it always happens so fast, I can never get my camera out in time.

The best part about it all is the look on her face after she’s reached the summit of her goal. Her look says it all — “MOM! DAD! Did you SEE that?!? Wasn’t it AWESOME?!?!? Let me show you AGAIN!!!”

Sophie is a pistol for sure. We have loved every second of watching her grow and figure out her own way of doing things. It’s been a fun and amazing journey so far — looking forward to all that lies ahead with her!

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  1. Summer says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    Sophie is such a special girl! In fact, she may be the MOST special girl I know – she has SO many talents!

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  2. Tamago says

    March 3, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    Sophie, you are such an amazing girl! I love that you totally ignore the ramp. Hahaha. I want to see you in action on video – hope your mom can get her camera in time some day 🙂
    Your condition never makes you stand back. You are such an inspiration, Sophie!

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  3. Annie says

    March 4, 2015 at 12:05 am

    Sophie, what a great girl you are! I love that ramps are for sissies! Love these pictures!

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  4. Melissa & Truffles says

    March 4, 2015 at 3:59 am

    What an amazing little girl you are, Sophie!

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  5. Brian Frum says

    March 4, 2015 at 5:27 am

    Way to go Sophie! My sister Gracie could us a ramp and she can’t jump very well.

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  6. ANNABELLE says

    March 4, 2015 at 5:57 am

    YOU go Sophie!!!

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  7. Connie says

    March 4, 2015 at 6:08 am

    I know that look on the face all too well. Makes you smile every single time

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  8. Kitties Blue says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:27 am

    That second photo is amazing. Cats are so ingenious and Sophie is absolutely no exception. It just proves the old adage: Where there’s a will there is a way! XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo. Sending love to all and Astrid is sending Sampy all her love and 345678998765432345678909876543212345678909876545678765432345678909876543212323456543456543456545678712345678909876543223456787234569987652345678 kisses!

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  9. da tabbies o trout towne says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:38 am

    sophie…when we saw ewe drivin a boat…we said…nothinz gonna stop this kitteh …!!! yur climbin skillz bee awesum !!! N yes inn deed climbin takez a lotta werk… thatz why yur mom & dad shuld all ways haz a handee snax tray close bye…for ree fuelin…..{ ore de speed dial number oh de pizza place… } ♥♥♥

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  10. Ellen Pilch says

    March 4, 2015 at 10:34 am

    Great job Sophie!!

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  11. madi says

    March 4, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Sophie if you were in the Olympics I’d give you 10s all aroung
    Hugs
    Madi your bfff

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  12. The Island Cats says

    March 4, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Sophie, it’s so good to see that nothing stops you!

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  13. LP says

    March 4, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Sophie you are so determined, clever and cute! 🙂
    the critters in the cottage xo

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  14. Cathy Keisha says

    March 4, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    She is so pretty! I’m with her. I scurry up the sisal on my tower and don’t use the “steps.” Nothing wrong with Sophie!

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  15. Carol says

    March 4, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Love the antics, photos, captions. Always enjoyable. Thanks.

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  16. Sammy says

    March 4, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    GO SOPHIE GO! Good for you – there’s nothing you can’t do when you set your mind to it little one………..
    Hugs, Sammy

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  17. Crepes says

    March 5, 2015 at 3:28 am

    Great climbing skills. I’ll bet having a fourth foot really helps. – Crepes.

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  18. Nerissa's Life says

    March 6, 2015 at 5:06 am

    Sophie IS awesome. One of THE MOST AWESOME cats, for sure.
    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  19. Christy Paws says

    March 6, 2015 at 5:34 am

    Splendid job, Sophie. Who needs to take the easy route?

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  20. Austin Towers says

    March 6, 2015 at 10:31 am

    Sophie is truly an inspiration to all kitties!! Bravo!

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  21. Clooney says

    March 6, 2015 at 11:06 am

    What an amazing kitty Sophie is, so very special!

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  22. Scott says

    March 6, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    Sophie is adorable! Cats always have a way of taking the most complicated route. Always makes for a good laugh though!

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  23. hilary says

    March 7, 2015 at 12:25 am

    way to go Sophie!!!

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  24. Dezi and Lexi High says

    March 7, 2015 at 7:48 am

    Dat”s so cute. We just luv seein’ Sopie accomplish fings. She’s a cutie dat’s fur sure. We fink mommies worry wedder yous kitty has a inability or not thoo’ cuz mommy duz da same fing to us.
    Luv ya’
    Dezi and Lexi

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  25. Cat Scout Charles says

    July 11, 2015 at 12:02 am

    Yeah Sophie…..you are such a brave beautiful fur baby. It’s so wonderful that nothing stops you.
    Scout Charles

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  26. Melissa & Truffles says

    March 4, 2015 at 3:59 am

    What an amazing little girl you are, Sophie!

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  27. Melissa & Truffles says

    March 4, 2015 at 3:59 am

    What an amazing little girl you are, Sophie!

    Reply

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